Question: What equipment is required for automatic sprinkler irrigation systems?
Answer: To simplify matters concerning irrigation equipment, we can speak of four basic components of automatic sprinkler irrigation systems: the timer or "controller" (sometimes misspelled "controler"), irrigation valves, underground piping and sprinkler heads. Drip irrigation systems have equipment that discharges water differently and will be covered separately. Even among sprinkler irrigation systems, there are various types of “head” equipment for discharging water. “Spray” heads and “rotor” heads are two of the most common.
